Nurses are an indispensable part of the healthcare system. In overburdened hospitals, nurses are executing those duties that were once the sole responsibility of licensed physicians. Time, higher educational requirements, and growing health care needs have given nurses greater autonomy and respect as administrators recognize their contributions to advancing care. The evolving nursing science and career stability make it an exciting time to become a nurse. Though the job can be physically exhausting, it offers emotional rewards that far outweigh … Read the rest